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claim
(KLAYM)to shout or cry out
Latin for shouting, crying out, or making a strong public statement.
rootLatin
CommunicationSpellings:claimclam
Example words
exclaim
to shout out suddenly
proclaim
to announce something publicly
clamor
loud, continuous shouting
acclaim
loud public praise
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Grades served: 7, 8
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